No big bangs this festive season
On only three occasions are fireworks allowed without a permit - Guy Fawkes, Diwali and New Year's Day.
With New Year looming, fireworks are traditional but it comes with great responsibility.
Salt Rock ward councillor, Privi Makhan asked that visitors and locals alike to be sensible when it came to fireworks and not infringe on the rights of their neighbours.
“I’m urging everyone to note the by-laws around the use and discharge of fireworks. Be mindful of the distress fireworks cause to pets and the environment but most importantly, remain tolerant and respectful to those around you,” she said.
On only three occasions are fireworks allowed without a permit – Guy Fawkes, Diwali and New Year’s Day.
KwaDukuza municipality (KDM) regulates the use of fireworks through their by-laws, which state:
The sale and discharge of the following are banned:
– Firecrackers larger than 50mm long and 12mm in diameter.
– Match crackers or match strike.
– Firecrackers commonly known as “bombs” such as Indian King, King India and Classic Foils.
Additional pertinent by-laws:
Fireworks cannot be sold to children under the age of 16, nor are they allowed to handle or use fireworks except under adult supervision.
Fireworks are prohibited in certain areas, including inside buildings, on agricultural holdings, at schools, old-age homes and hospitals, and within 500 metres of a petrol station, an explosives factory or an explosives storage facility.
The setting off of fireworks in one’s garden must be at least 20 metres from the nearest telephone or power line, tree or overhead obstruction.
While the by-laws allow fireworks to be set off for personal use, a fireworks display must have permission in writing from the KwaDukuza municipality or from the region’s chief fire officer.
To report any contravention of the fireworks by-laws, contact the KDM control room at 060 714 3764 or 032 946 2711.
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